One of my favorite events during the summer Olympics is the distance runners in the track and field events. The shorter-distance runners tend to get the most attention (think Usain Bolt) but, in my opinion, the long-distance runners have a much more challenging job. Sprinters, like Usain Bolt, can easily see the finish line before […]
Tag: Spiritual Growth
How Will You Respond?
Have you ever said: Perhaps you’ve never asked any of these, but many of us have gone through a difficult time and have had our own questions. We may not have received the answers we wanted when we wanted them. But what we have learned is that we are not in control – God is. […]
Remember Your Promise
The Bible is full of stories of people who had big problems and even bigger promises. One example is found in Genesis 22:1-18. Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to […]
From Crisis to Christ
The Chinese character for crisis is formed by putting two words together: danger and opportunity. That’s what a crisis is – a time that can bring enormous tragedy or amazing opportunity. You may not always be in control of what’s going on around you however, you do have control over how you will respond. Let’s […]
Are You Worried About Tomorrow?
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:27 (NIV) Ask most women if they have something to worry about and many will likely say, “Of course, I worry. I worry about my children making good choices, my husband/getting a husband, whether I will be downsized in the next […]
You Are Who God Says You Are
The world can be an unfriendly and unkind place sometimes. It can frequently leave you battered and bruised. However, there’s hope. The blessing is that this is not your final home. Because you have a relationship with Jesus, you have an eternal promise. Hebrews 13:14 says, “For this world is not our permanent home; we […]
Are You Living In The Past?
I have many childhood memories. One of my favorites is remembering Sundays when my mother treated my brothers and me to Italian ices after church. It didn’t happen every Sunday, but on the ones that it did, you can bet we were three very happy children. Even now, just thinking about those ices, takes me […]
The Rules For Real Success
Success can be defined in many ways. Some people see it as having certain material possessions, while others may focus on things that are more intangible. However, the wise woman knows that there’s a balance between the tangible and intangible. She understands that any success she achieves has to line up with godly principles. Does […]
Less Worry, More Peace
Some of us have the “what if” game down to a science – what if I lose my job, what if the test comes back positive, what if he leaves me? The list can go on and on. By the time we’re finished, we can work ourselves into panic mode, envisioning the worst possible outcomes […]
Are You Cultivating An Eternal Mindset?
Not too long ago, I found myself being really busy. I had to go out of town for a funeral, attended several early morning meetings, and still had ministry and business deadlines to meet. As a consequence of that, I wasn’t spending my usual time in daily prayer and Bible study. It had become a […]